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4 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. Nitzet Velez is a surgeon who brings three decades of surgical expertise to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Toledo in 2003. Her surgical practice encompasses abdominal surgery, breast surgery, and colorectal surgery. Dr. Velez is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Velez practices at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois. She specializes in complex abdominal procedures and breast surgeries that help patients address serious health concerns. Her expertise includes colorectal surgery for conditions affecting the lower digestive system. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velez highly for her surgical care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
Dr. Velez practices at Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital, with locations in DeKalb and Sycamore, Illinois. She specializes in complex abdominal procedures and breast surgeries that help patients address serious health concerns. Her expertise includes colorectal surgery for conditions affecting the lower digestive system. Patients consistently rate Dr. Velez highly for her surgical care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 30 years of experience
- speaks Spanish
- University of Toledo
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has 2 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
5 Kish Hospital Dr Ste 104DeKalb, IL 60115 Tel: (815) 766-9901
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
1850 Gateway Dr Ste 205Sycamore, IL 60178 Tel: (815) 766-9901
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 30 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| DeKalb , IL | BATAVIA , IL | Park Ridge , IL | Dekalb , IL |
| Med School: University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University of Chicago | Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine | Med School: St Christopher Iba Mar Diop College Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Nitzet M. Velez has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
30 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University of Toledo2003
Medical School
University of Wisconsin Madison School of MedicineGraduated in 1996
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